Figure 1. Projected Temporal trends in precipitation and temperature in New England

We have projected trends in annual precipitation and temperature for New England based on three GCM models (HadCM3, CGCM3.1, and ECHAM5) forced by three different storylines (B1, A1B, and A2). We have included both observed and projected precipitation and temperatures for the period 1901-2100.

Figure 2. Projected Precipitation and Temperature for New England for mid and late 21st century

We statistically downscaled projected changes in annual precipitation and temperature across New England. Future projections are based on three GCM models (HadCM3, CGCM3.1, and ECHAM5) forced by three different storylines (B1, A1B, and A2). Future precipitaton and temperature are projected for the periods 2041-2070 and 2071-2099 relative to 1961-1990.


GCM Model
Projected Precipitation
Projected Temperature
HadCM3
CGCM3.1
ECHAM5